NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
It is the Department’s intension to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filing of this post with a
candidate whose transfer /promotion / appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as
contained in our Employment Equity plan.
APPLICATIONS: The Director-General, National Department of Health, Private Bag X399,
Pretoria. 0001. Hand delivered application may be submitted at Reception
(Brown Application Box), Dr AB Xuma Building, 1112 Voortrekker Rd, Pretoria
Townlands 351-JR or should be forwarded to recruitment@health.gov.za
quoting the reference number on the subject e-mail
FOR ATTENTION: Ms M Shitiba
NOTE: All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that
intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will
be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical
exercise for SMS posts, the selection panel will recommend candidates to
attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the
DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies
using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment batteries.
Applications should be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any
Public Service department and should be accompanied by a CV only (previous
experience must be comprehensively detailed). The Z83 must be fully
completed (in line with DPSA Practice note), failure to comply will
automatically disqualify the applicant. Applicants are not required to submit
copies of qualification and other relevant documents on application. Certified
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested prior
to the final selection phase. Applications should be on one PDF format (If
emailed). Applications received after the closing date and those that do not
comply with the requirements will not be considered. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to have foreign qualifications and national certificates (where
applicable) evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection,
processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Your information will be used
solely for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties
without prior consent unless required by law. The Department reserves the
right not to fill the posts. The successful candidate will be subjected to
personnel suitability checks and other vetting procedures. Applicants are
respectfully informed that correspondence will be limited to short-listed
candidates only. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3)
months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as
unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use
incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications.
POST : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: WOMEN’S HEALTH (REF NO: NDOH 5/2026)
SALARY : R 468, 459 per annum plus competitive benefits
CENTRE : Chief Directorate: Women’s Health and Reproductive Health
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 6 qualification in Nursing. Current registration
with the South African Nursing Council. At least three (3) years’ experience in
Women’s Health or Sexual and Reproductive Health, and working in the field
of reproductive health cancers and/or managing women’s health programmes
at sub-district, district or provincial level. In-depth knowledge of Women’s
Health policies, guidance and services at national, provincial and district
levels, knowledge of policy analysis and development, legislation in health as
well as financial and project management. Good communication (verbal and
written), strategic capability, planning and organizing, teamwork and computer
skills (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Coordinate and monitor progress on the implementation of the National
Cervical policies, guidelines and SOPs at provincial and district levels.Coordinate and facilitate the implementation of the Strategic Framework for
Cervical Cancer Elimination in South Africa. Coordinate and monitor progress
on the implementation of the Breast Cancer policies, guidelines and SOPs at
provincial and district levels. Conduct capacity building on reproductive
cancers in provinces. Create community awareness on reproductive health
cancers. Perform any other duties that support sexual and reproductive health
and rights.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Ngake at tel no: 012 395 8382